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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.67, 6,040.56 and 1,561.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.67, 6,040.56 and 1,561.83 is: 2,342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.67 : 6,040.56 = 1,561.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.67/6,040.56 = 1,561.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.67x = 6,040.56 × 1,561.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.67x = 9,434,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,434,327.82/4,027.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.38

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